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You wouldn’t blame Arsene Wenger for smiling to himself as Chelsea pegged back Man City’s title charge on Monday evening, but the Arsenal boss will know that when his side play Liverpool on Saturday afternoon, nothing but a victory will do.

Their London rival’s victory at the Etihad, ensured that Arsenal’s gap at the top of the table remains two-points, but with a potentially nightmare few weeks ahead, the Gunners need to get as many points on the board as the title race begins to reach its conclusion.

Arsenal have endured their fair share of injuries over the course of the season and Wenger has confirmed he has largely the same squad available as played against Crystal Palace last weekend, although he did reveal that Jack Wilshere could return, pending a late fitness test.

There were also concerns that Mikel Arteta was carrying a knock after being seen limping towards the end of Arsenal’s victory over Palace, but Wenger dismissed such suggestions, ruling the midfielder as ‘alright’ for the for Liverpool clash.

However, Thomas Vermaelen doesn’t look to be fit in time as he continues to recuperate from a calf injury, while Kim Kallstrom (back), Theo Walcott (knee) and Aaron Ramsey (thigh) remain sidelined.